Champions Classic: ACHS vs Newcastle

Abilene Christian High School vs. Newcastle in the first game of the 2010 Champions Classic on Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News A pass flies out of reach of Abilene Christian High running back Vaelon Brents (12) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High wide receiver Vealon Brents (12) pulls in a reception during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School Trevor Tyson (5) is brought down by Newcastle's Michael Moreno (7) and Cody Lowe (77) during the second quarter of Thursday night's game at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Newcastle linebacker Dakota Lowe (82) knocks the ball out of the hands of Abilene Christian High School wide receiver Trevor Tyson (5) during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High quarterback Blayze Walker (14) throws a pass during the second quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School wide receiver Harrison Hancock (16) dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Newcastle linebacker Dakota Lowe (82) during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School wide receiver Trevor Tyson (5) slips away from Newcastle defensive end Michael Moreno (7) during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School cheerleaders cheer on the Panthers during Thursday night's game at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School fullback Samai Massaquoi (15) tries to slip between Newcastle defenders Cody Lowe (77) and Shane Potter (5) during the second quarter of Thursday night's game at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News A pass flies out of reach of Abilene Christian High wide receiver Trevor Tyson (5) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High running back Vealon Brents (12) slips past a Newcastle defender during the second quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News A pass falls away from Abilene Christian High wide receiver Trevor Tyson (5) while being defended by Newcastle safety Michael Moreno (7) during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School quarterback Blayze Walker (14) is pulled down by Newcastle safety Michael Moreno (7) during the second quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School defenders Reuben Byrd (21) and Samai Massaquoi (15) hit Newcastle running back Preston Hobbs (25) during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School's Trey Tyson (3) dives for extra yardage during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School quarterback Blayze Walker throws a pass during the first quarter of the Panthers' 73-28 loss to Newcastle on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Shotwell Stadium.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene Christian High School wide receiver Reuben Byrd (21) is knocked out of bounds by Newcastle's Michael Moreno (7) during the first quarter of Thursday night's game at Shotwell Stadium.